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Shiroha: But… I was so stupid, and understood nothing… / and left you by yourself… / You were… killed… but even so you still kept protecting your worthless little sister…

Shiroha: … And yet, I… / … I

p9:Shiroha: I… died.

Shiroha: I’m sorry… I’m sorry. / If only… if I had just paid more attention, / then maybe you wouldn’t have had to bear all this pain alone… / I’m so sorry, Kureha-chan.

p10-11:Kureha: Oh… / I… wasn’t able to protect you.

p12:Kureha: I’m sorry.[Chapter 10]

p13:Satsuki: … Impressive.

Satsuki: He didn’t try to accomplish her goal, but rather made it clear that she no longer could, and thus brought the evil spirit back to normal.

Satsuki: But now what will you do, Shizuka? You paid a heavy price to keep Kureha from dirtying her hands.

p14:(no text)

p15:Media: We are live in front of the hospital Houjou Ichirou –shi was brought to.[sign: General Hospital]

Media: At 1:00, Houjou-shi underwent cardiopulmonary arrest, / and is currently in critical condition.

Media: The suspect, on the other hand,

p16:Media: sustained severe injuries while being restrained by the guards, and is currently unconscious. / Since his life also seemed at risk, he was transported to the closest hospital—the same one where Houjou-shi is currently located.

Media: Though there were numerous reporters at the scene of the crime, due to the chaos and confusion during the event there exists no clear footage of the suspect.

Media: We will likely not know anything about the suspect’s motives or background until he recovers.

p17:Media: … Ah… We have just received an update![sign: al Hospital]

Media: This is unconfirmed; however, the suspect appears to be an employee of a corporation rumored to have certain connections…

Media: … Furthermore, those connections have their own private agenda… / which Houjou Ichirou-shi planned to bring to light at today’s press conference.

Media: Wait, now hold on a minute. If that’s true, then… / then Houjou-shi is innocent, he planned on doing the right thing, and for that was silenced?

p18:Media: If that’s true, then…

Media: … then the entire media owes Houjou-shi a massive apology.

Media: It appears that Houjou-shi was threatened with regards to this conference…

Media: However, he responded strongly, saying quote “I will not bow before such threats!”

p19:Media: Furthermore, as he was leaving the car the driver told him to stop, saying it was dangerous. / However, his response was the same: “I am innocent; I have nothing to fear!”

Ichirou: Now all I have to do is pretend to have a miraculous recovery, and I’ll easily prevail in the election! / And it’s all thanks to you!!Minamida: Thank you very much.

Ichirou: To be honest, I was really surprised when I read your letter. To think that I would have to play the tragic victim… / but still, I decided to approve your plan.

Minamida: As per my instructions, you openly exited your vehicle in front of the entrance, and the guards pretended to injure the suspect.Ichirou: Of course. I was merely surprised by your inimitable ingenuity. / Even in the beginning, I’ve never once doubted your plans.

p22:Ichirou: So then, what will happen to the suspect?Minamida: Ah, there’s no need to worry.

Minamida: He will escape from the hospital, only to be found to have committed suicide.Ichirou: Well then, that is good news.

Minamida: By the way, may I ask you a single question?

Minamida: Three weeks ago, Shiroha-san was murdered, correct? / Why didn’t you attempt to create a tragic story from that event?

Ichirou: How could I?! If the public found out that she was killed at a cult gathering, / my approval rating would plummet!

p23:Ichirou: And besides, at the same time I had just killed Kureha.Minamida: Why kill Kureha-san? / Didn’t you say she had potential?

Ichirou: She had potential, yes. Too much so. She wound up catching wind of my plans… / It was somewhat regrettable, but once she chose to oppose me, she became expendable.

Minamida: I must confess, I can only admire the sheer conviction with which you live your life.Ichirou: … Is that so?

Minamida: What exactly was your family to you?Ichirou: Obviously,

p24-25:Ichirou: they were nothing more than tools for my own advancement.

Shizuka: Thanks for the quote.

Shizuka: With this quote, / my scenario has reached its epilogue.

Ichirou: Your scenario? / … Hey, wait. You’re Minamida-san, right? / This is the first time meeting you face-to-face, but…

Shizuka: You know, this is the very same one Kureha-san used to gather evidence of your crimes.

p27:Shizuka: So I just gathered all the evidence of your crimes on behalf of the murdered Kureha-san.

Ichirou: … What the hell is going on? Did you right that letter? / But that had to be Minamida’s handwriting…Shizuka: Ahh, I’m really good at that kind of thing.

Shizuka: Mimicking someone’s handwriting is a piece of cake.Ichirou: …You can really do that…?

Shizuka: So, time for a question! Which choice would make you the most happy? / 1) You turn yourself in / 2) I turn over this evidence.

Shizuka: Would you like a hint? If you turn yourself in, they just might go easy on you.Ichirou: …Th—that’s…

p28:Shizuka: Ah—

Ichirou: Haha! You screwed up! / I choose 3)

Ichirou: Destroy the evidence!

Ichirou: I don’t know why the hell you’re doing this, / but I’m not the kind of guy who would let things end like this!! Shizuka: Ohh~

Shizuka: Of course you aren’t <3 There is no way someone as great as Houjou-sama would meekly surrender because of a little evidence!Ichirou: Huh?

p29:Shizuka: Which means it’s time for our fun-fun question number two! <3

Shizuka: Which choice would make you the happiest? Again, you have two choices:Ichirou: Still… / two?

Ichirou: Didn’t I just erase one of them?! / Without this evidence, there’s no way you’ll get the police to arrest me! / <aside: Look, look! >

Shizuka: 1) Turn yourself in. / As for your other choice…

p30:Shizuka: 2) Die here <3

p31:Ichirou: Wh… Who are you trying to fool… If you try to kill me here, they’ll arrest you soon enough.

Shizuka: On the contrary! Think it over a bit. As far as anybody else knows, right now you’ve sustained a critical injury and are on the border between life and death… / Which means that if I stab you with the same knife in the same spot,

Shizuka: nobody will question a single thing about your death. / Everybody’ll just say, “Aww, it’s too bad, but we just couldn’t save Houjou Ichirou-shi.” <3

p32:Ichirou: You… You can’t. / There’s no way you can do it. / Just look at you! You’re, what, a high school student?

Ichirou: You must be one of Kureha’s friends, right? Here to seek vengeance? / Cut it out. Do you really want to live the rest of your long life as a criminal?Shizuka: …Khkh

Shizuka: … I never did properly introduce myself, did I? / I’m Aida. / Aida Shizuka. Ichirou: Aida… Shizuka? … Where have I heard that name?

Shizuka: And your hint for the second question is that, if you choose 2) Die here, / you’ll make me really, really happy.

p34:Shizuka: So, / what’s your decision?

(SFX in bubble): Beep

Media: We have a special report regarding the recent incident. / Attention is being focused on the actions of suspect Houjou Ichirou.

p35:Hibiki: Please wait.

p36:Hibiki: Why are you erasing Kureha, Saaya?

Hibiki: Kureha isn’t an evil spirit anymore!

Saaya: She may not be one now, / but a soul who has once become an evil spirit could regress at any time. / And of course, we can’t sit back and do nothing. / So we’re… erasing her.

p37:Hibiki: Do you expect me to just accept that? After we worked so hard to bring her back? / Was all this for nothing?!

Saaya: … I’m sorry, but…Shizuka: Please wait!

HIbiki: Shizuka!SFX by Shizuka: Hah / hah

p38:Shizuka: I wish to use a Last Request.

Saaya: A “Last Requst”…? Whose, exactly?Shizuka: My own, of course.

Satsuki: Oh, of course. / So that’s how this is going to work.Shizuka: Yes.

Shizuka: I managed to fulfill Shiroha-san’s Last Request—to save Kureha-san—without using any Shinigami powers.<background_Shizuka>: I would like you to allow me to use that Last Request.Shizuka: So, as per my agreement with Satsuki-san, that Request is now mine to use.

p39:Shizuka: Therefore, I would like you to refrain from erasing Kureha-san’s soul.

Saaya: … However,

Saaya: Even if we do grant your request, what would you have us do with Kureha’s soul? / We still can’t afford to do nothing.

Shizuka: Why don’t you have her go to hell? / If she’s there, you can keep watch over her, make sure she doesn’t revert to being an evil spirit.

p40:Shizuka: Please, don’t worry. Masamune-san told me that there are tons of different hells. / There are plenty of ones that aren’t at all harsh.

Shizuka: It’s not like Kureha-san’s committed any real sins; / I’m sure we can overlook the bit about the attempted murder.